VMK Central Closing in Disneyland New Update Yavn Speaks!!

[disvaclub92]

I am sorry to hear this happening. But it does make sense I guess. They more or likely will sell items with the vmk cards, like more pin sets. Pins are where it is at.

In addition, it will curb those individuals who used large groups to get quests to increase their wealth on VMK.

I would not be surprised if this eventually happens to WDW.

 

[judimouse]

I bet cards will be available but Disney will want money for them. If it sells on Ebay Disney wants to make sure they get their cut of the month.

The in park quests were so much fun and it's sad to see them leaving.

 

[Renpener]

Disneyland is going to never be the same for me. I'll still go, but I won't have fun doing quests or comparing VMK to it. I'll still think of VMK in Disneyland, but not as much.

Yavn, if you are going to read this, I really think that you should do something special to end the DLR VMK central. Perhaps have a special closing quest that will only last in DLR for a week or so?

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VMK was meant to get players to go to Disneyland and Disneyworld. Taking away the VMK fun in Disneyland will just make people depressed and jealous. Most people go to WDW once in their life, and that's it, and it's the same with Disneyland. Now for those people that are going for that first and last trip to Disneyland of their life, they're going to miss out on their chance of getting VMK rewards if they play the game.

Sigh. and I cant get more DLR rewards until July, which is too late.

 

[i am me]

in the newsletter it says you cant get prizes from disneyland any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how could they do this to us?!?!?!?!?!?!? i just got passes with vmk on the top of the list of reasins to get it, and rlook what they do!?!?!?!?!?!?!? yes, i know, its not yavns falt, but it is still not fair!!!!! will they still let us play vmk there?

 

[steamboatpete]

But just think of all the money you'll save when it's time to renew.

 

[wdwhereicome]

We have a trip to DL at the end of June. What is on our list to do? Well, not anymore.

This is a very sad day for vmk. It was a little bit of extra magic on our trips!

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[astrostan]

I am extemely dissapointed in this decision. I mean what does this action save for the Disney company. It's not like this was a bomb that was never attended. I mean come on. I am so confused. But im worrying how much time VMK Central at WDW have? Why do this with the new quests being released. The only thing that VMKers can look to at DLR is Pirate pins and mirrors. RIP DLR VMK Central. We will miss you.

 

[4fosterkids]

I am sorry to hear this happening. But it does make sense I guess. They more or likely will sell items with the vmk cards, like more pin sets. Pins are where it is at.

This would be the perfect time to bring out the VMK card packs we have always wanted! With special insert cards like inferno & magic carpet etc.....
Lets just hope something great comes out of this - and sooner rather then later!

 

[Lady Boadicea]

It is a sad day for all of us who love to go to DLR to get our VMK quest cards. Though I don't think ranting and raving on the board about Yavan will get anything done about it and I doubt he acutally has any control over it. I think the control of this is with Disney itself. I will be writing a letter to Disney about this and not to the contact us button. Of course it will be a polite and carefully worded letter because I feel that any other kind of letter will be overlooked.
On a lighter note, in the beginning I admit the addiction was all about getting the virtual stuff! But the reason I play the game today is because of all the wonderful friends I have made on VMK and in RL through VMK. Nothing can take that away from me
Hugs to all those that are disappointed, I feel your pain!!!!! I agree with Poohbear that maybe something great will become of all of this

 

[ttacandtad]

i cant believe this it is horrible! i hope they at least make more cards available with a purchase. i have a WDW trip planned in august i will have to cross my fingers that i can still do the quests there when i go. lets all hope this very sad event leads to a wonderful suprise!!

 

[birdmom]

But just think of all the money you'll save when it's time to renew.

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT I AM NOT GOING TO RENEW FOR AT LEAST A YEAR BECAUSE OF THIS

 

[redsfan]

I agree that they will probably come out with more things to buy like the Pirate Pin Set. I just wish that if that is the case that they would have come out and told us this instead of only saying that VMK Central at DL is closing. If they would do this they would avoid a great deal of hate mail and bad blood from there players. Just my $0.02.

Redsfan

 

[Grumpy_Disney_Dad]

Being a Person that likes to think of solutions, If DLR needed a draw to get people into VMK Central and Innoventions, wouldn't it make sense to move some of the stuff from the closed DisneyQuest in Chicago into Innoventions and draw non VMK people in. Think of the profit they could garner if they did that and then sold VMK cards. It just seems to me that if profit or space was the reason for VMK central leaving, they could have came up with a much better idea. I dont blame Yavn for this closing. To me its just one more incidence of poor management at the corporate level. I can see it now VMK Central at both DLR and WDW being replaced with snowglobe shops

 

[ttacandtad]

I can see it now VMK Central at both DLR and WDW being replaced with snowglobe shops

OMG scary!!

 

[rosesredrosered]

This is terrible!!! I am a frequent DLR -visitor and I am completely shocked! I understand that the time has come to close it, but why keep it in WDW? Every time I go to DLR, there's quite a long line to get cards and turn in quests! I don't want to bash any of the Disney staff, I just am sad to see it go.

 

[redsfan]

Being a Person that likes to think of solutions, If DLR needed a draw to get people into VMK Central and Innoventions, wouldn't make sense to move some of the stuff from the closed DisneyQuest in Chicago into Innoventions and draw non VMK people in. Think of the profit they could garner if the did that and then sold VMK cards. It just seems to me that if profit or space was the reason for VMK central leaving, they could have came up with a much better idea. I dont blame Yavn for this closing. To me its just one more incidende of poor management at the corporate level.

I agree with you 100%.

I can see it now VMK Central at both DLR and WDW being replaced with snowglobe shops

OMG that is a scary thought.

Redsfan

 

[Goofy_Bob]

What I don't understand is that just back in Feb they spent the money to refirtb the VMK Central Kiosk with pictures of the Seasons Cards and now they're tearing it down... I mean why bother...

I'm also bummed that the season cards were announced back in Jan... but instead of getting Winter we get told they were waiting until Spring. Then Spring comes and goes and now we're given the Summer TV. So basically DLR people will miss out on the first two season cards... though WDW will probably get them (along with Fall later this year).



It's just sad.

 

[Lauralee]

NOTE: These thoughts are probably a gross oversimplification and do not imply what motivates The Disney Co.

Let's look at this decision (playing devil's advocate) from a cost of business viewpoint. Yes, this is boring, but we own a business and I tend to think like a business person. Imagine you are in charge of overseeing VMK's role in Disney marketing. You've been crunching the numbers and reviewing expenses:

1. Costs involved in production of in-park vmk code cards = wages, benefits, and office expenses associated with a design/administrative team; and production and distribution of the cards.

2. Costs involved in operating an in-park VMK Central = all in (1.) above, PLUS building, maintenance, guest computers (plus maintenance), insurance, utilities, cast member expenses (wages, benefits, and training), design and production of quest materials/vmk code cards unique to each park, etc.

VMK'ers adjusted when the in-park VMK tours were cancelled. This decision to close VMK Central at Disneyland was probably motivated by expense cutting (I won't attempt explaining why Disneyland instead of WDW with a ten foot pole!). If they substitute something new, like more "free with purchase" in-park promotions, like more exciting additions coming in the next few months, we will again adjust.

I'm not agreeing with their decision -- just playing devil's advocate.

 

[Grumpy_Disney_Dad]

NOTE: These thoughts are probably a gross oversimplification and do not imply what motivates The Disney Co.

Let's look at this decision (playing devil's advocate) from a cost of business viewpoint. Yes, this is boring, but we own a business and I tend to think like a business person. Imagine you are in charge of overseeing VMK's role in Disney marketing. You've been crunching the numbers and reviewing expenses:

1. Costs involved in production of in-park vmk code cards = wages, benefits, and office expenses associated with a design/administrative team; and production and distribution of the cards.

2. Costs involved in operating an in-park VMK Central = all in (1.) above, PLUS building, maintenance, guest computers (plus maintenance), insurance, utilities, cast member expenses (wages, benefits, and training), design and production of quest materials/vmk code cards unique to each park, etc.

VMK'ers adjusted when the in-park VMK tours were cancelled. This decision to close VMK Central at Disneyland was probably motivated by expense cutting (I won't attempt explaining why Disneyland instead of WDW with a ten foot pole!). If they substitute something new, like more "free with purchase" in-park promotions, like more exciting additions coming in the next few months, we will again adjust.

I'm not agreeing with their decision -- just playing devil's advocate.

Laualee I have to disagree with you on several points.

In your point 1, the costs are not going away since they are still offering the cards at WDW the only differences in cost would be the cost of printing and that is very minimal when you are dealing with bulk printing batches.

In point 2, The building upkeep, utilities , and insurance would be the same no matter what occupies the buildingor even if the building stood empty. As stated above the design costs for the cards themselves would not be going away since they are stilloffering the cards at WDW.

They only potential savings offered in the closing of DLR VMK central would be in the wages and benefits of the handful of VMK Central workers and since most of the workers are not trained specifically for VMK it would be my guess that they will simply be absorbed back into the customer service pool of cast members.

 

[Pirate-Emery]

Ok, so I'm currently in Laguna celebrating our Senior trip. I get on the internet in our room briefly to download the Pirates 3 soundtrack from iTunes.

Then I check the DIS to see if there has been any update to VMK. I didn't imagine that I'd see this...

So hold on, before you start sending me and the Walt Disney Company hate mail

Bug, I know you and Slink had a wonderful time with Yavn, but this is seriously pushing me into unheard of territory when it comes to disrespect for the man.

I have been complaining for MONTHS that DLR is given the short end of the stick when it comes to VMK. I always assumed that perhaps they would update it, fix the problems.

Nope.

Put a damper on Pirates Month, will ya, Yavn?

Peace out fellow players:

This Pirate is done with VMK.